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Seymour Jacklin: /* Resident's Safety Plans */

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Resident's Safety Plans

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	* Update weekly at support reviews. State in the review notes if changes are made.		* Update weekly at support reviews. State in the review notes if changes are made.
	* Ensure a clear link between referral risks, the safety plan, and our actual practice.		* Ensure a clear link between referral risks, the safety plan, and our actual practice.
			* More detail and an example plan can be found in the [[Safety Plans Quick Guide]]

	== Roles & Responsibilities ==		== Roles & Responsibilities ==

Seymour Jacklin: /* Related Policies */

2025-09-23T10:28:51Z

Related Policies

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	* [[Health and Safety Policy]]		* [[Health and Safety Policy]]
	* [[Safeguarding Children Policy]]		* [[Safeguarding Children Policy]]
	* [[Safeguarding Adults Policy]]		* [[Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy]]
	* [[Lone Working ~~Policy]]~~		* [[Lone Working Policy]]
	* [[Data Protection Policy]]
	* [[Infectious Diseases Policy]]
	* [[Environment Policy]]

Seymour Jacklin: /* Principles */

2025-09-23T10:26:24Z

Principles

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	Every risk assessment follows the same framework:		Every risk assessment follows the same framework:

	# '''Hazard''' – What has the potential to cause harm?		# '''Hazard''' – What has the potential to cause harm? (e.g. broken step, aggressive visitor, relapse triggers, data breach)
	(e.g. broken step, aggressive visitor, relapse triggers, data breach)		# '''Risk''' – What could happen? Consider:
	# '''Risk''' – What could happen? Consider:		## '''Likelihood''' (how probable)
	* '''Likelihood''' (how probable)		## '''Severity''' (how serious the consequences)
	* '''Severity''' (how serious the consequences)		# '''Control / Mitigation''' – What steps are we taking to:
	# '''Control / Mitigation''' – What steps are we taking?		## Reduce likelihood (make it less likely to occur)
	* Reduce likelihood (make it less likely to occur)		## Reduce severity (limit harm if it does occur)
	* Reduce severity (limit harm if it does occur)

	== Types of Risk Assessments ==		== Types of Risk Assessments ==
	* '''Workshop & Activities''' – tools, machinery, COSHH, fire, first aid, environment checks.		* '''Workshop & Activities''' – tools, machinery, COSHH, fire, first aid, environment checks.
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	# '''Review & Update''' regularly – especially after an incident, a change in activity, or at weekly support reviews.		# '''Review & Update''' regularly – especially after an incident, a change in activity, or at weekly support reviews.

	== ~~Link with~~ Safety Plans ==		== Resident's Safety Plans ==
	* Every resident must have ~~both~~ a '''Safety Plan''' ~~and~~ a '~~''Risk Management Plan'''~~.		* Every resident must have a '''Safety Plan''' which outlines a resident's risks and how we are managing them.
	* Risks noted in referrals should be translated into the plan ~~immediately~~.		* Risks noted in referrals should be translated into the plan as soon as possible but we must also supplement this information with our own risk assessment.
	* Plans should ~~describe~~:		* Plans should include:
	* '''Risk description''' (what can go wrong)		** '''Risk description''' (what can go wrong)
	* '''Exacerbating factors''' (what makes it more likely)		** '''Exacerbating factors''' (what makes it more likely)
	* '''Management strategies''' (what staff and the resident are doing to reduce the risk)		** '''Management strategies''' (what staff and the resident are doing to reduce the risk)
			* Right at the top of the safety plan, state any '''risks to staff and others''' that we need to be aware of especially when lone working.
			* Put the most serious and most likely risks nearer the top of the safety plan.

	* Update weekly at support reviews. State in the review notes if changes are made.		* Update weekly at support reviews. State in the review notes if changes are made.
	* Ensure a clear link between referral risks, the safety plan, and our actual practice.		* Ensure a clear link between referral risks, the safety plan, and our actual practice.
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	** Escalate significant risks to senior leadership or external services.		** Escalate significant risks to senior leadership or external services.

	== ~~Key Reminders~~ ==		== Remember ==
	* Balance is essential: too much control can block activity; too little can cause harm.
	* Always act immediately on obvious hazards, then follow with longer-term planning.		* Always act immediately on obvious hazards, then follow with longer-term planning.
	* Risks cover both '''physical''' (fire, trips, machinery) and '''non-physical''' (self-harm, relapse, exploitation, stress).		* Risks cover both '''physical''' (fire, trips, machinery) and '''non-physical''' (self-harm, relapse, exploitation, stress).
	* Documenting decisions protects both staff and residents.		* Documenting decisions protects both staff and residents.
	* Include residents in risk planning – what ''~~they~~'' are doing to keep themselves safe matters as ~~much~~ as what staff do.		* Include residents in risk planning – what ''our residents and trainees'' are doing to keep themselves safe matters as well as what staff do.
	* Review risk assessments after incidents, near misses, or changes in circumstance.		* Review risk assessments after incidents, near misses, or changes in circumstance.

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2025-09-23T10:15:24Z

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== What is Risk Assessment? ==

Risk assessment is a systematic process of identifying potential hazards that could cause harm and evaluating the risks associated with them. There are both formal and informal dimensions to this but the same principles always apply. In some ways, Handcrafted could be seen as a "risk-management organisation" because ensuring the safety and well-being of all is so fundamental to our work.
== Handcrafted's Responsibilities: ==

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Handcrafted is legally required to:

* Identify hazards that could cause injury or illness.
* Assess the likelihood and severity of harm (risk).
* Take steps to eliminate or control the risks.
We therefore take responsibility for:
* Controlling health and safety risks arising from work activities.
* Consulting with employees on health and safety matters.
* Providing and maintaining safe equipment and environments.
* Ensuring that all employees are trained and competent in their tasks.
* Preventing accidents and work-related illnesses.
== Where risk occurs ==

Risk assessment is integrated into all areas of our operations, including:

* '''Workshops:''' Assessing risks related to tools, equipment, and activities.
* '''Support Services:''' Considering individual risks through assessments, especially for vulnerable individuals.
* '''Housing:''' Regular environment checks, fire safety, and gas safety.
* '''Office:''' Ensuring data protection, safe use of devices, and compliance with policies.
== Components of All Risk Assessments: ==

# '''Hazard:''' Understand what could potentially cause harm in your environment or activities.
#* Example: Slipping or tripping hazards in a workshop.
# '''Risk:''' Determine the likelihood and potential impact of harm occurring.
#* Example: Assess how likely someone is to slip and the potential consequences.
# '''Mitigation/Control:''' Implement measures to reduce or eliminate the risk.
#* Example: Use non-slip coatings and keep areas clear of hazards.
==== Workshop example ====

* '''Hazard:''' Slipping or tripping hazards in a workshop.
* '''Risk:''' Assess how likely someone is to slip and the potential consequences.
* '''Mitigation/Control:''' Use non-slip coatings and keep areas clear of hazards.
==== Support Scenario Example: ====

* '''Hazard:''' A resident on the sex offenders register who also has a history of mental health challenges and the potential to harm others or themselves.
* '''Risk:''' Risk of relapse or unsafe interactions with prohibited individuals.
* '''Mitigation:''' Regular home visits, strict supervision, and ensuring compliance with legal restrictions.
== Policies and Procedures: ==

Handcrafted has several policies that guide risk assessment, including:

* [[Health and Safety Policy]]
* [[Lone Working Policy]]
* [[Safeguarding Children Policy]]
* [[Data Protection Policy]]